| 摘要 |
<p>A swing down mount system (10) for mounting a camera gimbal (16) or other viewing/recording device to a helicopter is disclosed. The system comprises a frame (11), an axle (12) mounted on the frame, a first arm (14) attached to the axle, a camera gimbal (16) or other device mounted on the first arm (14), and one or more counterweights (20). During landing and takeoff, the system is positioned substantially horizontally below the fuselage of the helicopter so that the helicopter can touch down on the ground without interference from the system. In the air, the mount is able to position the camera gimbal (16) below the skids (22) or wheels of the helicopter so that the camera gimbal (16) has a 360-degree field of view that is unobstructed by the structure of the helicopter. When the camera gimbal (16) is moved from one position to another, the counterweights (20) swing in opposition such that the lateral center of gravity remains substantially unchanged or within acceptable limits.</p> |
